About Ethereum

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Founded by Vitalik Buterin in 2015, it introduced programmable blockchain technology, allowing developers to build and deploy complex financial instruments, games, and services without intermediaries. Following its transition to Proof of Stake in 2022 (The Merge), Ethereum significantly reduced its energy consumption while maintaining its position as the leading smart contract platform.